Acle

Civil Parish in Norfolk Broadland

England

Acle

Acle village sign, south face The sign shows a cart with the bridge and church in the background. 
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Acle village sign, south face Credit: Jane Rackham

Acle is a civil parish located in the English county of Norfolk. Situated on the edge of the Norfolk Broads, it lies approximately 12 miles east of the city of Norwich. The village is positioned at the eastern end of the A47 trunk road, making it easily accessible to visitors and residents alike.

Acle has a population of around 3,000 people and is a vibrant and bustling community. The village offers a range of amenities and services, including several shops, pubs, and restaurants. There is a primary school within the parish, providing education for local children.

One of the notable landmarks in Acle is its medieval church, St Edmund's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is known for its impressive tower, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.

The village is popular with visitors due to its proximity to the Norfolk Broads, a network of rivers and lakes renowned for its natural beauty and wildlife. The Broads provide opportunities for boating, fishing, and birdwatching, attracting tourists from all over the country.

Acle is well-connected to surrounding areas, with regular bus services to Norwich and Great Yarmouth. The village also benefits from its own train station, providing links to Norwich, Great Yarmouth, and Lowestoft.

Overall, Acle offers a picturesque setting, a strong community spirit, and easy access to the stunning Norfolk Broads, making it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Acle Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.635524/1.537749 or Grid Reference TG3910. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Acle village sign, south face The sign shows a cart with the bridge and church in the background. 
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Acle village sign, south face
The sign shows a cart with the bridge and church in the background. Link
Acle playing field war memorial
Acle playing field war memorial
Boat Dyke Lane Boats moored on the River Bure, in Acle.
Boat Dyke Lane
Boats moored on the River Bure, in Acle.
The Drive Road junction in Acle - The Drive & Old Road.
The Drive
Road junction in Acle - The Drive & Old Road.
Acle Post Office
Acle Post Office
Acle: Crop
Acle: Crop
St. Mary's Church, Fishley Lovely Church well off the road.  Grade II

Parish church. Late C13, much restored in 1861; C12 west tower with C15 brick top and castellated parapet. Flint with limestone dressings
St. Mary's Church, Fishley
Lovely Church well off the road. Grade II Parish church. Late C13, much restored in 1861; C12 west tower with C15 brick top and castellated parapet. Flint with limestone dressings
World War Two Pill Box (TypeFW3/22), Fishley Type 22 pillbox. Brick-shuttered, although all the brick work, bar the lowest courses, has now gone. Faces SSW. Access to interior is possible. Interior clean. Overgrown. On private land (field) at edge of public right of way. The pillbox was also the position of the main searchlight for Acle.

Type of site           PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/22)
Location          At a bend in the track W of St. Mary's Church, NW of Acle.
Area                 Upton with Fishley, Norfolk, England
Construction        period 1940 1941
DOB reference: S0013686
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World War Two Pill Box (TypeFW3/22), Fishley
Type 22 pillbox. Brick-shuttered, although all the brick work, bar the lowest courses, has now gone. Faces SSW. Access to interior is possible. Interior clean. Overgrown. On private land (field) at edge of public right of way. The pillbox was also the position of the main searchlight for Acle. Type of site PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/22) Location At a bend in the track W of St. Mary's Church, NW of Acle. Area Upton with Fishley, Norfolk, England Construction period 1940 1941 DOB reference: S0013686 LinkExternal link
St Edmund's Church, Acle
St Edmund's Church, Acle
The Green, Acle
The Green, Acle
Pump house and sluice at Acle Dyke
Pump house and sluice at Acle Dyke
Pump house at Acle Dyke
Pump house at Acle Dyke
Long vehicle manoeuvring across the bridge at Acle Dyke
Long vehicle manoeuvring across the bridge at Acle Dyke
Bridge and sluice at Acle Dyke
Bridge and sluice at Acle Dyke
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Acle is located at Grid Ref: TG3910 (Lat: 52.635524, Lng: 1.537749)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Broadland

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.635524,1.537749
Acle
Addr City: Norwich
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: NR13 3BZ
Addr Street: Station Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 9100ACLE
Network: National Rail
Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/acl/
Network Wikidata: Q26334
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Ref Crs: ACL
Source: NPE
Wikidata: Q281169
Wikipedia: en:Acle railway station
Lat/Long: 52.6346757/1.5439772
Traffic Calming: bump
Lat/Long: 52.6347523/1.5433634
Traffic Calming: bump
Lat/Long: 52.6348001/1.5435938
Traffic Calming: bump
Lat/Long: 52.6348203/1.5437038
Bus Stop
Beighton Road Bus Shelter, adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900A0113
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Beighton Road Bus Shelter
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Bus Shelter
Naptan Locality: Acle
Naptan NaptanCode: nfoadadp
Naptan Street: Norwich Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.6354641/1.5387432
Bus Stop
Telephone Exch, adj
Alt Name: Acle- Broadshopper Temporary Terminus;Acle- Broadshopper Temporary Terminus;Acle- Wooden Shelter A47 Eastbound EB Slip
Naptan AltCommonName: Acle- Broadshopper Temporary Terminus
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900A0120
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Telephone Exch
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Traffic sign and flag
Naptan Locality: Acle
Naptan NaptanCode: nfogmajg
Naptan Street: Norwich Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.6367681/1.5393513
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 52.6326733/1.5331978
Clock
Display: sundial
Note: By your own shadow shows GMT and BST
Support: ground
Lat/Long: 52.6389947/1.5336205
Bus Stop
Budgens, opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900A0117
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Budgens
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Budgens
Naptan Locality: Acle
Naptan NaptanCode: nfoadaga
Naptan Street: Norwich Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.636825/1.5446635
Motorway Junction
Lat/Long: 52.6366459/1.5312897
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 52.6334809/1.5394449
Grit Bin
Lat/Long: 52.6350417/1.5368925
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.6350582/1.5368895
Post Box
Lat/Long: 52.6350746/1.5368865
Barrier: cycle_barrier
Bicycle: yes
Colour: grey
Material: steel
Lat/Long: 52.6348901/1.5444092
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.6314436/1.5372397
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.6319694/1.5388812
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.6324781/1.5404476
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.6329665/1.5420006
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.6334125/1.5433497
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.6336892/1.5338078
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.6340116/1.5323084
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.6343632/1.530734
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.6346907/1.544939
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.6347489/1.5447599
Platform 1 Electrical Kiosk
Colour: green
Inscription: Containing DB-ACL-3
Material: metal
Power: switchgear
Voltage: 240
Lat/Long: 52.6345389/1.5437508
Acle / ACL / TOC WAN (Plat 1) / Station Road / Acle / NR13 3BZ
Colour: cream
Locked: yes
Material: metal
Mileage: 10m 34ch (Norwich)
Power: switchgear
Ref: TG398099
Start Date: 2019-01
Voltage: 110
Lat/Long: 52.6346227/1.5440523
Explore the Bittern Line
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Operator: Greater Anglia
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.6346184/1.5440315
Explore the Wherry Lines
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Operator: Greater Anglia
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.6346164/1.5440219
Network route map
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Operator: Greater Anglia
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.6346149/1.5440142
Bench
Armrest: inner
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Covered: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 52.6346146/1.5439821
Waste Basket
Colour: translucent
Waste: trash
Lat/Long: 52.6346417/1.5440632
Bench
Armrest: inner
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Covered: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 52.6346242/1.5440341
Train times
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Operator: Greater Anglia
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.6346052/1.5439669
Network route map
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Operator: Greater Anglia
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.6346085/1.5439832
Phone
Colour: white
Emergency: phone
Ref: Help Point
Lat/Long: 52.6345911/1.5439018
Bench
Armrest: inner
Backrest: yes
Colour: grey
Inscription: no
Material: metal
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 52.6345935/1.5438735
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Colour: grey
Material: aluminium
Lat/Long: 52.6345768/1.543791
Communication Gsm-r: yes
Man Made: mast
Material: metal
Operator: Network Rail
Tower Construction: freestanding
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 52.6344913/1.5426785
Bench
Armrest: no
Backrest: yes
Colour: blue
Inscription: Macemain Amstad
Material: metal
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 52.6348464/1.544488
Bench
Armrest: no
Backrest: yes
Colour: blue
Inscription: no
Material: metal
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 52.6348303/1.5443989
Summer 2003
Board Type: notice
Description: Our Bus Wherry 100 service
Information: board
Operator: Our Hire Ltd.
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.6348022/1.5442099
Parcel Locker
Brand: Amazon
Collection Times: 24/7
Colour: blue
Parcel Mail In: returns_only
Parcel Pickup: yes
Ref: caspar
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6348065/1.544249
Waste Basket
Colour: translucent
Waste: trash
Lat/Long: 52.6347947/1.5441886
Explore the Wherry Lines
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Operator: Greater Anglia
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.6347794/1.5440962
Vending Machine
Tickets
Operator: Greater Anglia
Payment American Express: yes
Payment Cash: no
Payment Contactless: yes
Payment Maestro: yes
Payment Mastercard: yes
Payment Visa: yes
Vending: public_transport_tickets
Lat/Long: 52.6347595/1.5440532
Historic: memorial
Inscription: In memory of James Apsey / Chairman of East Norfolk Travellers’ Association / 1979 – 1994
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
Start Date: 1994
Lat/Long: 52.6347547/1.544002
ENTUA
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Operator: East Norfolk Transport Users Association
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.6347449/1.5439356
Bench
Armrest: inner
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Covered: yes
Inscription: no
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 52.6347322/1.5439157
Bench
Armrest: inner
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Covered: yes
Inscription: no
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 52.6347259/1.5438845
Phone
Colour: white
Emergency: phone
Ref: Help Point
Lat/Long: 52.6347109/1.5438534
Acle railway station
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Best Medium Station 2007 / one / Best Unstaffed Station of the Year 2005 (small station category) / one
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
Lat/Long: 52.6347871/1.5438294
Information
Board Type: notice
Description: Train times, engineering work, onward travel information, terms of use
Information: board
Lit: yes
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.6347933/1.5438607
Power: pole
Ref: 572957
Lat/Long: 52.6348682/1.5444022
Communication Mobile Phone: yes
Man Made: mast
Material: metal
Operator: O2-UK;Vodafone UK
Tower Construction: freestanding
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 52.633631/1.539024
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